Leinster and Ulster ring the changes for first festive derby

Captain Scott Fardy is one of only two names to remain on the Leinster team sheet from last week ahead of Friday's first festive interpro derby.

Sean Cronin starts for the first time since his injury at the Rugby World Cup. Rob Kearney starts at full-back. Both Cronin and Kearney were not part of Andy Farrell's mid-season Ireland "stocktake" during the week.

Team News: @SeanCronin2 returns and Tommy O'Brien is set to make his senior debut in a side captained by @Scottfardy.